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Hilary Sekgota

Education: Diploma in Journalism, Varsity College (2008-2010), BA in Communications Science, UNISA (2015-2018), Google News Initiative training (2024), Currently: BA Honours in Integrated Organisational Communication, UNISA (From 2024)

Experience: Briefly News (2022-present), Junior Editor at Crosskeys Professional Services (2016-2020), Assistant Producer at Letsema La Tsela (2011-2013), Journalist at Tshwane Sun (2010-2011)

Awards: Top performer 2023 by Briefly News

Hilary Sekgota is the Head of the Human Interest desk at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 14 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

3074 articles published since 22 Aug 2022

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Kairo Forbes begs DJ Zinhle to come home from work, video of heartbreaking phone call gets 2.3M views

Kairo Forbes begs DJ Zinhle to come home from work, video of heartbreaking phone call gets 2.3M views

Celebrities

3 years ago

Newborn baby discovered in sanitary disposal bin Parktown, SA angered: "Such reckless behaviour"

Newborn baby discovered in sanitary disposal bin Parktown, SA angered: "Such reckless behaviour"

South Africa

3 years ago

Minnie Dlamini rebuilds her parents house into a mansion, posts Instagram pics: "I do it all for my family"

Minnie Dlamini rebuilds her parents house into a mansion, posts Instagram pics: "I do it all for my family"

Celebrities

3 years ago

Ramokgopa defends his position as Minister of Electricity, SA unfazed: "He is a puppet minister"

Ramokgopa defends his position as Minister of Electricity, SA unfazed: "He is a puppet minister"

South Africa

3 years ago

2 School teachers jump on 'Yey' dance challenge, 1 gets roasted for wearing "Magudumana" Nike tracksuit

2 School teachers jump on 'Yey' dance challenge, 1 gets roasted for wearing "Magudumana" Nike tracksuit

People

3 years ago

Capitec customer posts video withdrawing money from Chinese ATM, SA amazed Global One card works abroad

Capitec customer posts video withdrawing money from Chinese ATM, SA amazed Global One card works abroad

Money

3 years ago

Cape Town man buys 24 portions of Woolworths chicken for 8 cents, video of cheap purchase goes viral

Cape Town man buys 24 portions of Woolworths chicken for 8 cents, video of cheap purchase goes viral

People

3 years ago

A video of a man buying cheap chicken pieces from a Woolworths shop in Cape Town went viral on TikTok. Mzansi netizens could not believe that he paid 8 cents.

SA woman gets new VW Polo Vivo from her boss, TikTok video of teary surprise moves people

SA woman gets new VW Polo Vivo from her boss, TikTok video of teary surprise moves people

Cars and Tech

3 years ago

A video of a pregnant woman being gifted a Volkswagen car by her employer went viral on TikTok. The lady cried when she saw the car at the Witbank dealership.

Bonang Matheba drops trailer for 2nd episode of B'Dazzled, fans hyped

Bonang Matheba drops trailer for 2nd episode of B'Dazzled, fans hyped

Celebrities

3 years ago

Bonang Matheba posted a 1 minute teaser of an upcoming episode of *'Dazzled on her social media pages. Fans said they are excited to see the YouTube show.

Cassper Nyovest says new album will be dropped soon, fans excited

Cassper Nyovest says new album will be dropped soon, fans excited

Celebrities

3 years ago

South African rapper Cassper Nyovest told his fans and Twitter followers that he release an album after one of his songs has been cleared by his partners.

Build One SA calls out Pravin Gordhan for intention to challenge loadshedding court ruling, SA weighs in

Build One SA calls out Pravin Gordhan for intention to challenge loadshedding court ruling, SA weighs in

Politics

3 years ago

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan announced that his department would lodge an urgent appeal to set aside the Pretoria high court power judgment.

Video of Cape Town man feeding goose on side of the street touches people

Video of Cape Town man feeding goose on side of the street touches people

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of a financially struggling man nuturing a Canadian goose on the streets of Cape Town went viral on TikTok. People were impressed by his humanity.

Video of friends disappointed with food portions at fancy restaurant leaves Mzansi dying from laughter

Video of friends disappointed with food portions at fancy restaurant leaves Mzansi dying from laughter

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of friends experiencing fine dining for the first time at a restaurant went viral on TikTok. The portions of food on the plate had netizens laughing.

Father stops baby's crying with R100 banknotes, video of the child's joy goes viral

Father stops baby's crying with R100 banknotes, video of the child's joy goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A video of a little girl getting showered with R100 bank notes went viral on TikTok. The baby was crying but soon as soon as she saw the money she became happy.

SA woman gets money cake for birthday, video of her pulling out hundreds of rands leaves peeps jealous

SA woman gets money cake for birthday, video of her pulling out hundreds of rands leaves peeps jealous

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A TikTokker got the best gift for her 21st birthday. A cake filled with hundred-rand notes. The comment section was filled with messages of congratulations.

Hilary Sekgota